Monroe College

It is moderately difficult to get into Monroe College. The college admitted 60% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 3,670 applications received in 2023, 2,196 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Monroe College, the regular decision application deadline is August 31 and the fee for the application costs $35.

Monroe College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Monroe College's admissions stats.

Monroe College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Monroe College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Monroe College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 31	–

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Want to Apply Early to Monroe College?

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Monroe College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Monroe College Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Monroe College?

Monroe College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Monroe College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Monroe College accepted 60% of all applicants, approximately 2,196 from 3,670 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Monroe College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Monroe College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Monroe College

Monroe College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Monroe College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Monroe College

Wondering what factors are considered by Monroe College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Monroe College for more information on admission factors.

Monroe College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Monroe College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Monroe College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Monroe College?

Monroe College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Monroe College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Monroe College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Monroe College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Monroe College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Monroe College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Monroe College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Monroe College.

Does Monroe College accept transfer credits?

✅ Monroe College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Monroe College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Monroe College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Monroe College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Monroe College?

✅ Monroe College is not test optional.

What is Monroe College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Monroe College is 60%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Monroe College?

❌ Monroe College does not offer early decision.

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